Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community Services

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

The Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services presented the report.

It was moved by Councillor Wyatt, seconded by Councillor Merrie and

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The comments from the Community Scrutiny Committee be noted.

2.    The Housing Enforcement Policy be approved.

3.    The following policies be approved:

a.    Updated General Enforcement Policy

b.    The Civil Penalty Policy

c.     The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Policy

d.    The Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms Policy

4.    The Electrical Safety Standards Process and overview procedure be noted.

5.    A reduction for early payment of fines be approved.

6.    The delegation of authority to the Head of Community Services to make any minor changes to the above policies be approved.

7.    The delegation to the Strategic Director responsible for private housing enforcement the option to grant an order of sale be approved.

Reason for decision: To continue housing related work to improve the properties people live in.